Data shows the free press is under attack in a way that we have not seen since the cold war. It's part of the same trend we've seen with attacks on democracy on a wave of populos authoritarianism. Since russia invaded ukraine, you see more and more how this cause its problems. Only three of the journalists killed last year were actually reporting outside of their country.
A leaked draft opinion shows America’s Supreme Court is ready to let states outlaw abortion. We explore the implications for American politics, and the rights of millions of American women. Around 85% of the world’s population lives in countries, often democracies at peace, where press freedom has declined over the past five years. And remembering the typist of Oskar Schindler’s list.
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